2001 Saturn L200 review from North America
"Six months of BAD NEWS"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Most recently the timing chain broke at 32,000 miles.
The catalytic converter was replaced at 29,000 miles.
The wiring for the heater had to be completely rewired twice.
General comments?
The car would not go more than 10 miles per hour after the timing chain broke. I had it towed to a auto-shop and they said that the valve is also bent.
They recommended that I take it to the dealer and open up a case at Saturn Assistance to get then to pay for a whole new engine. ($3,000+)
I was told, like others, that this happens when the oil is not changed. Yet I have changed the oil twice in the six months that I have owned the car. After going on the web, I'm relieved to see some of the same problems occurring.
Even if the oil wasn't changed, the timing chain should NOT go at 32,000 Miles on any car.
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  | Garbage |
| I think the car is cheaply made |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 23000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 32000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler Cirrus |
| Date of Entry | 9th March, 2005 |